EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Hartman Commercial
Properties REIT on Form 10 of our report dated March 28, 2003, on the audit of
the consolidated financial statements of Hartman Commercial Properties REIT for
the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and our report dated March 28,
2003 on the Statement of Revenue and Certain Expenses for 2002 Acquisition
Properties for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000.

/s/  PANNELL KERR FORSTER OF TEXAS, P.C.

Houston, Texas
April 29, 2003